Service: 1/5 Cleanliness: 3/5…read moreLocation: 3/5 The staff and service were something left to be desired at the Microtel. From the front desk to the restaurant, everyone seemed to hate their job which gave such a poor impression of this island of Palawan. The shared areas were well kept and clean, but the bathroom had mildew and signs of the previous occupant. I'm typically not so critical about things like this, but in combination with the service level, I'm concluding that this is not a well managed establishment. The location is gorgeous, but pretty far from anything walkable. If visiting Puerto Princesa, I recommend staying elsewhere, or come in with the bar set pretty low

Stayed here for two nights during my last Philippine vacation, going to the Underground River…read more Staff is friendly and attentive. They are also helpful in giving recommendations around Puerto Princesa, if you decide to leave the hotel. The rooms are basic, but very clean. The best part of the room was the sliding door that opens up to the ocean. Just steps away, there were beach loungers, a few picnic tables, and hammocks. And a few meters away, was the water. Our serene "backyard" was the perfect hangout, day and night. It's low tide during the day, giving guests an opportunity to walk around the seafloor and maybe discover some marine invertebrates. At night, the high tide is just as beautiful with the sound of the waves coming in. The picnic tables by their beach can also be used for dining. Their restaurant can serve food to those tables for a more intimate and colorful experience. A very nice touch indeed. Their restaurant is tucked in the left far side of the hotel, right next to the pool. They do have a decent menu with all the Filipino favorites. At dinner time, I enjoyed their Lechon Kawali and Pancit Canton. And with live soft music, good friends, and San Miguel beer on repeat ...no complaints at all! They also offer an inexpensive breakfast buffet ...with an omelet station and simple items like sausage, garlic rice, fruit, bread and pastries. Wi-Fi is terrible in the rooms and in most places around the hotel. Funny how people would stand in the hallways and hang out in the lobby for internet reception. Might be a good getaway ...away from using the internet (if you're into that). Their minimal, or lack of Wi-Fi service allows you to separate yourself from the rest of the world, enjoy the attractive surroundings, sleep, meditate, or swim. I noticed that there were jet skis and canoes nearby. And I heard you can also get a massage. Aside from having difficulty posting on social media, there are a few good reasons to come back... -It is a charming hideaway spot a few miles away from any main paved street. I actually enjoyed the bumpy ride! -They offer shuttle service to and from the airport and also Robinsons Mall -After a long day out gallivanting in high humidity, this place makes it really easy to relax and decompress.

Did quite a bit of research for the hotels located near the airport and this was one of the newest…read more(and more updated) ones that came up on trip advisor. We signed up online and got a pretty good rate for 2 nights. Hotel pickup at the airport was on time and easy to find. Took a short 5 minute ride from the airport and arrived at the hotel(located right next to Robinson's shopping mall) was welcomed with some type of juice while we waited in their outdoor / indoor concept lobby. The staff was welcoming, everyone here was nice and wanted to assist in any way. The rooms were clean, AC worked well with no issues and beds were crust and comfortable. No complaints regarding the room.

First and foremost. The staff is marvelous. They are very nice. And I appreciate that…read more Next the nitty gritty. 3 stars for the cleanliness. Our suite smelled of mold/mildew which is frustrating given the price, and the hotel itself is a bit dingy and needs some TLC. The hallways are dingy. Things are coming apart. Etc. Also for 3 stars. The response to message. I left both an email and insta message without responses regarding massage and other room services. Ever stayed somewhere where the photos are much nicer than the actually hotel. This would be that place. This hotel definitely needs some love, touch up, and work.

We stayed here for one night before a flight. The grounds are impressive and gorgeous. Main pool is…read morehuge and great for lap swimming or lounging. Tomato Basil restaurant was actually great pizza (chicken shwarma pizza as a hit!), but service was slow and prices were high. Room was immaculate and well appointed. I just love the style of this place. They were doing some construction while we were there, but it wasn't overly noisy. Free shuttle to the airport is a nice perk.

Great place, friendly staff, and wonderful location! I would definitely recommend this place.read more

We paid around $40USD a night to stay here during the low season. While not in the center of town…read moreand lacking amenities like a pool and fitness center it was a good deal. The property includes about 15 rooms with teak colored bamboo houses you can hangout in interspersed throughout. Food was affordable as it is in all of Palawan with breakfast coming to about $2usd. We also enjoyed services like in-room one hour full body massages for $20USD. All in all it was a nice place to stay however if we stay in Puerto Princessa again a location we will stay at a hotel with beach access because we could not find a public beach.

I stay at the Hibiscus every time I have to go to Puerto Princesa. It is a family business owned…read moreand managed by a French guy and his French Filipino children. It is both very close to the airport and "downtown" PP but very quiet and cosy. Rooms are large and simply furnished; they have AC and are very clean. A really decent breakfast is served for a song and the hotel is a good provider of reliable van drivers.

I can't say enough good things about this property. The retro tiki decor is very charming and cool…read more The AC is chilly and comfortable, the staff is friendly and helpful at every turn. As it is just a short walk from one of Puerto Princesa's main attractions, Baywalk, this hotel's location is ideal. At night, you'll be able to stroll down to the promenade and sample all sorts of local fare; from delicious seafood to challenge Balut (fertilized duck egg). As for Puerto Princesa Inn's breakfast, it is very good with four standard options both local and western fare.. and the best part is that it is free!! So if you're looking for an authentic, cool stay, this is the hotel for you.

After a week filled with remote work, we wanted a place to really fully unwind for the rest of our…read morestay in Palawan. Through my native cousin we were linked up with Blue Palawan, a place he had stayed at recently and it did not disappoint! The first night we arrived late after a long day of traveling from El Nido. We were greeted by Jorge, an owner-manager there who energized us back up with great music, vibes and drinks at the bar. We went to sleep happy in our beautiful villa. Accomodations: The whole place is well designed aesthetically and functionally. Traditional native materials with very modern thought in design. Functional transparent nets that allow you to view the incredible sunrise but not be affected by leaves and pieces of nature if it gets windy. The villas are gorgeous and cozy - high ceilings, large double shower with custom stone floors. You will be happy indoors or outdoors no matter the weather. Massages with the sea breeze blowing were very zen and well-rejuvenating. Activities: There were also fantastic options for active-adventure minded people like us as well. Watersports, ATV tours, and the local hits of tours were all easily available to us. Security: Very secure hotel grounds with gated security, safe deposit box in the villas. Service: Top shelf service from both management and staff. Great breakfast, and a really positive overall lifestyle to be a part of - really felt a genuine friendship with everyone we came in contact with there. Our only regret for our stay was that we did not stay longer - we will surely be coming back!!

We had a really bad experience in this resort. I booked it through Booking.con and the picture in…read morethat app did not match what's reality. We ended up leaving wIthin 2 hours and they didn't even refunded us our payment. They told us to call booking.com and I did. But then booking.com told me that the resort doesn't want to refund my payment. I paid $500+ and I lost that money This place is bogus. It showed they have ocean near them and when we get there it's filtHy. The room is not worth what I paid for and the wifi and TV are not working. I booked so many hotels and resorts around the world and it's sad to say this is the worst. I'm posting actual pictures we took in the resort and the room so beware and avoid this place. Oh btw, I cannot even rate this place in booking.com. So just imagine how a big rip off this place is. Don't trust this place and even those reviews in booking.com or other app. These are bogus and not worth your money.

I was quite impressed by the Astoria Palawan Resort. The resort is beautifully situated very close…read moreto the water. We were here for three nights. But what impressed me most was the front desk, restaurant, accommodations, tour plans and water park. The front desk was prompt to our needs. They made every effort to ensure that my girl friend and I were satisfied and having a great experience. We were upgraded immediately when our landline phone was not working. The restaurant's breakfast and dinners were delicious. A taco night, who would have known. For breakfast, main dishes were changed daily giving you an opportunity to taste something new. Each night, a fire show capped off a wonderful evening. The accommodations were very good. The pillows and bed were vey comfortable. I liked that the shower and toilet area being separated giving us privacy. The tour plan was convenient and prompt. The tour vans were on time and they was no waiting. Tour plans were for many wonderful locations. We went island hopping one day. It included snorkeling in many locations over coral reefs and a lunch on one small island. Our other tour was to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. This is something I will never forget. We also did a Mangrove tour by indigenous locals and zip lining nearby. What a wonderful trip created by the tour planners for us. The water park was amazing. Many slides and lots of water. Additionally, the water was very clean and there were many life guards on duty. I will go back or visit one of their other resorts.

This is like a secret resort hidden in nature. The place is beautiful while the amenities are first…read moreclass. The food is varied and delicious. Best of all, the staff is courteous and accommodating. They prioritize the guest experience at the top. I would come back again and again. Thank you to the people and management that keep this gem a gem.

This independently-owned, LGBT-friendly hotel easily beat most of the corporate-owned hotels on…read morePalawan; and even though we only stayed for a night and half a day, we still talk about how wonderful our stay was to this day. They arranged not only our transportation from the Puerto Princesa airport (getting picked up by handsome drivers is a great start to a vacation, hehehe) but also coordinated with the tour agency that we booked for the Underground River to make sure that we got to our destination safely. Unfortunately the tour agency dropped the ball in getting us to El Nido afterwards, but Paboreal still tried to help us even though it wasn't really their job. Not only was Paboreal's service top-notch, but their facilities were SO CLEAN that I'm pretty sure I could have eaten off the floor (but I don't recommend doing that though, lol). Don't be fooled by the dirt road and large amounts of jungle-like vegetation you drive through to get to the place -- most of Puerto Princesa is still undeveloped but you'll find that the facility itself and very nice and chic. You can tell that the owners put a lot of sensibility in designing the place and making sure that everything is not just cute but also comfortable. The room we were provided was spacious, clean, and was right next to the piano-shaped pool that was the centerpiece of the facility. Since the power grid on Puerto Princesa was unreliable, the staff provided us with battery-powered electric fans in case the AC went out during the night. Breakfast in the mornings is made to order, and you're given a menu of what they have for that day. And of course, their food was simply amazing as you can never go wrong with Filipino breakfast food. So if you ever find yourself traveling in Puerto Princesa, Palawan for vacation, do yourself a favor and book at this hotel. You'll be glad you did.